Park Soo-hong Sues Elder Brother and Wife... "Proposed 70-30 Property Split but No Willingness"

Park Suhong

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Dong-hoon] Broadcaster Park Su-hong has filed a complaint with the prosecution regarding embezzlement allegations against his older brother, who is also his former agency representative, and his brother's spouse.

On the 5th, Park's legal representative, Attorney Noh Jeong-eon of the law firm S, announced that a complaint was submitted to the Seoul Western District Prosecutors' Office against Park's older brother, Park Mo, and his spouse for violating the Act on the Aggravated Punishment, etc. of Specific Economic Crimes (embezzlement).

Attorney Noh stated, "Park delivered an agreement to split the assets between both parties 70 to 30 without any compensation for damages and to engage in donations and social service together, but since the older brother's side showed no intention to agree, the complaint was filed. The essence of this incident is 'embezzlement,' and we intend to focus on this and seek legal judgment." He added, "We plan to take legal action against some media outlets and commenters who generate rumors without even the minimum verification process or guaranteeing the right to rebuttal for Park's side."

Earlier, Park's side claimed that since establishing a management corporation for himself 30 years ago until July of last year, profits were to be distributed at a fixed ratio, but the older brother and his spouse did not comply. They also added that there were signs of private use of corporate funds, some embezzlement, failure to settle appearance fees, and shifting various taxes and expenses.